Iowa Old Press
LeMars Sentinel
September 2, 1890
DIED.
WINSLOW-On Monday, Sept. 1st, 6 a.m., of consumption, Mrs. Wallace Winslow,
aged 36 years, 6 months and 8 days.
Mrs. Winslow was born in Lexington, Michigan, in 1854. She removed to Black
Hawk county in this state, from whence she came to Plymouth county, in the
spring of 1871. She was married to Mr. Wallace Winslow, present county
auditor, in 1875. She leaves the husband and four children to mourn her
loss, the eldest being eleven and the youngest three years old. For the past
year or more Mrs. Winslow has been an invalid and everything possible has
been done to alleviate her sufferings and make the days pleasant. The
funeral services will occur at 2 p.m. today.
STAUFFACHER-On Monday, September 1st, of cholera infantum, Grant Charles
five months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Stauffacher.
This death falls with harrowing sadness upon the young parents in the loss
of this first little blossom of love so early plucked away. They will have
the sympathy of their many friends. The funeral occurred this morning at ten
o'clock.
ADVERTISED LETTER LIST, Sept. 1, '90.
Arthur, Mrs. E. J.
Butler, S.
Blackmore, John
Bird, Mrs. Wm. J.
Bearl, Michal
Belci, Daniel
Baum, J.
Fries, Peter
Gold, Sam
Hanser, Marie
Magee, Jas. B.
Margeson, A.W.
Maguire, Mrs. Joe
McGillegan, Thomas
Meyers, C.B.
Noodermans, M.
Pace, Jas.
Randall, Waltom
Redferns, John
Rome, M.
Pate, Lewis
Winn, Mrs. Alzadie
Young, Mrs. Kittie
If not called for in one month, they will be sent to the dead letter office.
Parties calling for these letters will please say "advertised" and give
date.
A.P. Brown, P.M.
LOCALS.
The Board of Supervisors are in session this week at the court house.
Oysters in all styles and hot and cold lunch at all hours at Matt Kale's.
Benj. R. Smith of the newest drug store in the city places his card in this
issue.
Payn & Luken are the only dealers in LeMars that sell oak picket wire
fencing.
As I have changed my plans, my office will not be closed before October 5th.
W.A. Dwight.
If you want a well bored by men thoroughly experienced, leave orders at W.
J. Wernli's.
The Women's Foreign Missionary society will meet at the M.E. church Thursday
afternoon at three o'clock.
The stacks of Val Sitzman, of Lincoln township, were struck by lightning
yesterday morning and four of them burned to the ground.
The special services held at the Congregational church on Sunday evening are
said to have been quite interesting, the remarks made by Professor Cooper
being especially well made.
A wedding occurred in Squire Alline's office yesterday in which the
contracting parties were Charles Tork and Sarah Schientuth. Some of the
guests or relatives were indulging in too great a celebration and were
eventually lodged in the "New Home."
An exchange says: A Waterloo girl of rather ancient appearance on being
asked why she did not get married replied, "I have considerable money of my
own, I have a parrot that can swear and a monkey that chews tobacco, so I
have no need of a husband."
Some of the little folks in the south part of town had a play house nicely
fixed up but were troubled by neighbor boys who would persist in bothering
them. They secured an old scarlet fever sign and tacked it to the play house
with the ominous words, "Keep Out."
R. Carratt has sold his photograph gallery to H.L. Taylor, of Minneapolis.
"Rob" as his is familiarly known among his friends has been devoting his
spare moments for some time past to the study of dentistry and will go to
Iowa City next week to complete the study. His many friends in LeMars will
wish him success in his new profession. Mr. Taylor is a young man of
pleasing address and comes well recommended as an artist.
BIRTHS:
Aug.
6. Do Peter Neilist, Remsen, boy.
6. Do James Trautt, Portland, girl.
7. Do Henry Arionut, Marion, boy.
13. Do Wm. Jackson, Seney, boy.
14. Do George Smaltz, Kingsley, boy.
15. Do J.C. Kistle, LeMars, girl.
15. Do Adam Kerwald, LeMars, girl.
24. Do Wm. Erdman, America, girl.
25. Do James Kelly, Remsen, boy.
25. Do Edward Richard, LeMars, girl.
26. Do Henry Reaper, LeMars, girl.
26. Do Albert Mensen, Remsen, boy.
29. Do H. Peter Molzen, Preston, boy.
30. Do J. J. Swingholm, LeMars, boy.
30. Do M. P. Bogh, Fredonia township, girl.
31. Do John Remion, Garfield, girl.
MARRIAGES:
Aug.
1. F. S. Moon
Mary L. Costs
8. Howard C. Tripp
Isabelle M. Steele
9. Henry Heeren
Mattie Harms
14.Stiles H. Putnam
Sarah C. Kirkey
15.Bernard Mai
Catherina Stober
19.Casper H. Becker
Eda E. Wilson
DEATHS:
May
1. Josephine Draudt, LeMars, diphtheria.
5. Anna Koppermann, LeMars, consumption, age 39 years.
27. Lena Deters, Marion township, spasms, age two days.
30. Ida Kilker, LeMars, convulsion, 9 months.
June
28. Hannah Pendergast, LeMars, cancer, 74 years.
July
9. Hans Nelson, LeMars, consumption, 22 years.
19. James M. Howes, LeMars, brights disease, 78 years.
23. John Coffey, LeMars, embro colitis, 6 months old.
25. Emma F. Goodno, LeMars, heart disease.
30. Bertha Frisch, LeMars, puerperal convulsions, aged 22 years.
Aug.
5. Henry Bortscheller, apoplexy, age 25 years, LeMars.
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Rev. Cole and family arrived here last week and will remain here
permanently. He is the pastor of the Christian church.
John Tilden had a valuable mare severely cut on a barbed wire that some
one thoughtlessly left lying across the road Friday morning last.
W. J. Forbes unquestionably has the best barley raised in this section
this year. It is large berry and perfect in color. Our buyers offered
him 50 cents a bushel for it.
Miss Lizzie Meldrum, who has spent the summer here with brothers, took
her departure Monday for her home in Dell Rapids, Dak. The boys are of
the opinion, "you never miss your sister till she is gone."
S. H. Briggs met with a slight accident at the farmers elevator Monday
morning. He drove on to the dump with a load of flax, and just as the
front wheels struck it the dump went down. Aside from a few slight
scratches on the horses and harness broken, there was no damage done.
SIOUX COUNTY (From the Democrat)
Misses Kate and Agnes Greer, of LeMars, were guests of Alton friends,
Sunday and Monday.
A case of loving not wisely is reported from the north, but the young
man settled the affair by the payment of $250.
The district court which meets next Monday, has a big grist to grind and
since there is no Corn Palace just now, Judge Ladd may possibly not
dismiss this year, in the middle of a term. Court will probably remain
in session two weeks.
Wm. Stronks was the guest of Wm. Bomgaars, of near Maurice, Thursday,
and reports that gentleman very bad with the dropsy. Mr. Bomgaars' many
friends in Alton will regret to hear of his ailing.
(From the Clipper)
Mrs. J. S. Ross, accompanied by her daughters, Mrs. Hamilton Scott and
Mrs. E. R. Bell, of Hawarden, left yesterday morning for Minneapolis to
be present at the wedding of Ed. Ross which takes place today. They
will also take in the exposition before they return.
Harry Terpenning met with quite an unfortunate accident again last
evening. He fell from a dray wagon some time ago and broke an arm just
above the wrist. It was just getting strong again, when, as he was
walking along the sidewalk last evening, he stepped upon a loose board,
which threw him down and striking on his arm, broke it again.
A comparison of the difference between what farmers are receiving for
their grain as compared with last year was related to us by a farmer a
few days ago. Last year he said he hauled a wagon load of oats to town,
for which he received something over seven dollars. This year he hauled
the same kind of load of oats to town and they brought him about $21.
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Little Carl Bryant met with a painful accident Saturday night. He
attempted to ride an unusually docile cow home from pasture which the
critter did not like. She started to run and Carl fell off breaking his
arm. A bad fracture it is said, but the little nine-year-old fellow is
getting along as well as could be expected.
E. W. Sargent and O. F. Haskell consummated a trade last week whereby
the splendid second street property of the former passed into the hands
of the latter. It is nice premises and Mr. Haskell is fortunate in
securing it. He will not take possession for some time, however. Mr.
Sargent and family expect to leave for the sunny south for the winter
and possibly settle where the thermometer never congeals, gut we hope
not.
SENEY: (Special Correspondence)
Miss Nettie Lawrence, of Delaware county, left for home Friday morning
after an extended visit with her sisters, Mrs. Caleb and Mrs. Frank
Eldredge. She will be greatly missed by the young people in general and
Dannie in particular.
Several of the boys hereabouts thought they would sample Mr. Dorrity's
fine melons one night last week, but ran against the contents of a shot
gun; it is reported that a couple of them had to go to a doctor to have
some of the shot removed. Better desist boys it is dangerous besides
being naughty.
Frank Eldredge took in the excursion on the S. C. & N. , August 31st as
far as Hull.
Ask T. N. Wadsworth for green corn and potatoes.
Ask John and Arthur the price of eggs.
The Peavey elevator at this place has been undergoing repairs, and is
now in first class condition running early and late under the management
of A. F. Eckenbeck.
M. S. Reeves and family left Wednesday evening for their new home in
Sioux City. We are sorry to lose them, but wish them success in their
new home.
O. D. Laird, formerly of this place but now postmaster and general
merchant at Struble, arrived at home with his bride, August 24th. We
did not learn the young lady's name. His many friends here extend
hearty congratulations. His mother is lying very ill with little hope
of her recovery.
NOTICE:
On August 25th, a.m. Thomas Carter Elliot, aged fifteen years, rather
stout build, dark hair and eyes, dark complexion, short neck and thick
lips, left home. Any information regarding his whereabouts will be
gladly received by J. J. Elliott, box 1409, LeMars, Iowa.
LeMars Sentinel
September 12, 1890
PERSONALS:
Mrs. L. S. Wilson arrived on Wednesday and will be at home in LeMars.
Mrs. Damy and Nick started east for a visit at Dubuque on Tuesday
evening.
Mr. Sam Brunskill and Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Ruick went to Sibley Wednesday.
Dr. Ensminger returned Wednesday evening from a profitable trip to
Chicago.
Mr. J. S. Ruble has gone to Sioux City to work on the corn palace for a
few days.
B. F. Ferguson, of the Sentinel force, has been doing South Dakota
during the week.
C. R. Blake spent a few days at home this week after about three months
absence.
Miss Ida Hillebrand returned this week from a pleasant visit of several
weeks at St. Paul.
Nick Maher, of Covington, and James Carrigan, of Sioux City, were in
town Tuesday.
Mrs. A.R.T. Dent and her mother, Mrs. Richards, left Wednesday evening
for Chicago.
J. N. Vogt returned this week after spending several weeks in Chicago
and other points.
Mrs. Anna McFarland will start Saturday or Monday for a visit to
relatives in Tama county.
Mr. Al Boelmeier, of Cedar Falls, accompanied by Andrew Gullison were
in the city Thursday.
J. C. Kaln returned from another visit to his father last evening. He
left him resting much easier.
Matt Kale visited Sioux City yesterday in company with Matt Tritz. Mr.
Kale laid in a stock of toys.
Mrs. P. Frantzen, of St. Donatus, Jackson county, is a guest of her
brother at the City Hotel, Mr. Wilmes.
D. McInnis has been a sufferer for some days with a badly swelled hand
which he sprained in some manner.
Mrs. J. Wernli left on Wednesday evening for a few weeks visit at her
old home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Dr. McMahan will open an office over Burg's store but will also keep an
office open at his house as usual.
Mrs. Morrill, of Charles City, who has been the guest of her sister,
Mrs. Sartori, went home Tuesday evening.
Mrs. and Mrs. R. E. McCaustland were in from Remsen township yesterday
and were guests at the Western House.
Mr. L. S. Wilson, who is employed with Sartori and Pfeiffer, is looking
for a residence, and will be a resident of LeMars.
Mrs. M. A. Deitrich left Tuesday evening for a few days sojourn in
Chicago to look up the latest styles in her line of goods.
Mrs. Brunskill, of Schullsburg, Wisconsin, came in on the excursion
train and is visiting with Mr. Sam Brunskill and family.
F. A. Seaman is said to have been appointed as manager of the Northern
Land company in place of E.W. Skinner, resigned.
Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Payne went to South Sioux City Wednesday to visit
with Mr. and Mrs. H. March who are staying there this week.
Rev. W. H. Soule and wife of the Rock River conference, Minnesota, are
the guests of Mrs. Soule's brother, Rev. J. W. Klepper, of this city.
Louisa and Julia Reichmann, nieces of our merchant, A. Reichmann,
arrived on Tuesday evening from Dubuque, are visiting in the city.
Miss Edna Esteem, who has been visiting fro some time with her cousin,
Miss Lizzie Norris, left for her home at Holden, Mo., Wednesday morning.
Mr. Jesse Baily and daughter, Mrs. Holbrook, and a friend, Miss
Moreland, of Dyersville, came in on Tuesday evening to visit with Walter
Baily and family.
A GRAND PARTY
One of the most pleasant events of the season among the G. A. R. boys
and their wives occurred Tuesday at the home of O. H. Viall and wife,
the occasion being the fifteenth anniversary of their wedding day. They
were completely taken by surprise, when in the afternoon, the entire W.
R. C. Called with their baskets; (word being passed around among the G.
A. R. boys to assemble later.) Of course, the boys knew what this meant.
It meant one of those grand suppers such as only the W. R.C. can get up.
A table had been spread the entire length of two large rooms, at which
about forty-five persons enjoyed one of the finest suppers imaginable.
These are the bright spots in the lives of the G.A.R. boys in the march
to their final camping ground, and they know how to enjoy themselves at
such pleasant gatherings.
BOARD OF REGISTERS, JUDGES AND CLERKS
The city council has made the following appointments of registers,
judges, and clerks for the coming election:
FIRST WARD
Registers: Mike Stonk, G. W. Harper
Clerks: E. A. Alline, Matt Fish
Judges: B. Sudmeyer, Jno. Schmidt, W.S. Freeman
SECOND WARD
Registers: A. B. Steiner, Wm. McClintock
Clerks: F. M. Roseberry, O. Loudenslager
Judges: Geo. Carter, A. Duerr, Gid Osborne
THIRD WARD
Registers: Jno. C. Kain, J. H. Nutall
Clerks: J. T. Mohan, Dan Padmore
Judges: Jno. Conner, Thos. Gallagher, C.A.S. Sydenstryker
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
KINGSLEY: (Special Correspondence)
Our public school opened Monday for the fall term. Miss Ellis is
principal. She will be assisted by Miss Grey, of LeMars, Miss Ramsey,
of Pella, and Mrs. McCowan, of Scranton.
Quite a number of our people attended the state fair. Among others who
went we noticed Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Phelps, L. Spencer, Thos. Grier, M.
Heacock and wife.
Our popular jeweler, Mr. Smith, is the happiest man in town. The reason
is obvious. His wife and two children are here. We trust Mr. Smith may
find it to his interest to move his family here and make this his
permanent home.
Rev. Mr. Chaffin and wife expect to take a vacation of two or three
weeks for a much needed rest from their work among us which has been
quite laborious and confining. They will visit with their children.
The Musical and Literary League will meet Tuesday, Sept. 16, with Mr.
and Mrs. Cathcart.
Mr. Wm. Rieke is building an addition to his house. He is also having
put on a bay window which greatly improves the appearance of the
building.
Mr. Wilder visited friends in Early one day last week.
Mr. Stortz is in Chicago where he was hastily summoned by telegram to
the bedside of his sister who was expected to live but a short time.
Mr. Evans new store building is nearing completion. It will be one of
the best store rooms in town when finished. Mr. Varner will occupy it.
Mrs. Malloy has moved into the building recently vacated by Mr. Monroe
and Mr. Byron Cornish has moved into the rooms vacated by Mrs. Malloy
over Varner's store.
Mr. Wilson has had the interior of his drug store nicely painted and
decorated making it one of the most pleasant and attractive places in
town.
Mr. Strayer and Mr. Harrod, two farmers living three miles south of
town, got into a quarrel over the rent of some land and Mr. Strayer
struck Mr. Harrod on the leg with a hammer breaking both bones below the
knee. We do not know what provocation he had for using a hammer on his
neighbor but it seems like a man must have fallen from grace very much
who professes perfect holiness and then will get into such a scrape.
His life does not see to be consistent with his profession.
Mrs. Henry Menchin, who lives four miles west of town, was thrown from a
wagon, falling under the wheel which run onto her neck and stopped there
where it remained for some time before her husband could back the horses
enough to get it off. She was quite seriously hurt.
Mrs. Wilson, who resided about eight miles southwest of Kingsley, died
at her place of residence Saturday the 6th last. The funeral services
were held Monday conducted by Rev. J. W. Chaffin. A further notice will
appear later.
Mr. Varner has returned from his visit in the east.
Dr. Mason made a professional visit to Early Thursday.
LeMars Sentinel
September 16, 1890
PERSONALS:
C. H. Hart, secretary of the Western Investment company returned Sunday
morning from an extended visit in the east. He was accompanied on his
return by J. H. Smith and wife of West Bolton, Vermont.
Dr. Bowman had the misfortune on Monday morning while visiting a patient
to assist in putting out a small blaze. A burning cloth was
accidentally brought in contact with his neck and face burning the
eyebrows and scorching his neck.
D. W. Held went to Covington, Neb., this morning to deed away a quarter
block of valuable property which he has owned for several years. Mr.
Held still owns some very valuable property there which he purchased
recently, upon which he has been offered a rise of over two hundred per
cent.
Miss Combs and her sister, Mrs. Conklin left on Monday for the old home
in Missouri, where Mrs. Conklin will remain. After a rest Miss Combs
expects to go to the Pacific coast for the winter. Both of these ladies
have made many friends while here and many friends are sorry to have
them make the change.
Ireton Clipper: Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Armour, of Le Mars, were in town last
week, and let the contract for the erection of a building 18 by 30 to be
put up on the lot just south of Mrs. Fetter's millinery store. The
building is to be fitted up for a business place and the upper part for
a residence.
SENEY: (Special Correspondence)
Mr. Bush, solicitor and collector for The Sentinel, showed his smiling
countenance on our streets one day last week.
A brother of Wm. Jackson from near Milwaukee, Wis., is here for a few
days visit.
The Democrats of this district met in convention at Seney Saturday for
the purpose of placing in nomination a candidate for supervisor,
renominating A. Doring.
M. G. Mills has purchased the L. March property near the church and will
become a resident of Seney about the first of Nov. He will enlarge the
house and make other improvements in the Spring.
R. Collins has rented his farm near Seney, to his sons and Ed. Brown,
and will shortly move to Le Mars.
One of the little twin babies of Mr. and Mrs. Kooistra, aged about three
months, died of cholera infantum. It is thought that the other little
one cannot recover. The parents have the heart felt sympathy of all in
their sad bereavement.
That "Satan finds some mischief still for idle hands to do," was clearly
proven by some miscreants breaking the windows out of a vacant house
here, one night last week. They had been to Le Mars, and judging by the
whooping and yelling they made they were pretty well soaked outside by
the rain, inside by the bad whiskey.
AKRON: (Special Correspondence)
Geo. A. Jeffers and E. J. Hampton will attend the Michigan University of
Law at Ann Arbor, for the next two years.
J. W. Kelley's team ran away one evening last week, breaking the harness
badly but doing no further damage save frightening J. W. somewhatly.
We hear the name of Andy Wilson of the Broken Kettle valley mentioned in
connection with the office of supervisor of this (5th) district. One or
two other men are out as candidates aside from Mr. Ruble, but whom
deponent saith not. Mr. Ruble is a home man and is as firm a friend to
the west side as can be found and probably more so, because his
interests are here, is a man of good principles, as an old soldier, and
deserves recognition by the republican party. John C. Ruble should be
nominated for supervisor by acclamation.
John Anderson, of this city, while driving on the streets of Sioux City
on Sunday, had a sad accident befall him. The single-tree became
unfastened, causing the team to frighten. One of the horses suddenly
sprang forward thereby letting the tongue drop. The team started to run
and Mr. Anderson seeing that he could not control the team attempted to
spring out of the buggy. In doing so his foot caught throwing him to
the ground breaking his leg near the knee.
KINGSLEY: (Special Correspondence)
Rev. J. W. Chaffin and wife are having a two weeks vacation visiting
with their children and resting from their labors.
It is expected now that there will be no services in either church next
Sunday.
Married, Thursday, Sept. 11th, 1890, at the residence of the bride's
parents eight miles northeast of Kingsley, Mr. F. E. Leonard to Miss
Minnie Griffin, Rev. Hugh Hay officiating.
Mr. Leonard is clerking in a store in Northwestern Nebraska, has the
appearance of being a gentleman in every sense of the word. Miss
Griffin is the daughter of one of our best farmers. We wish them
happiness and prosperity.
The Musical and Literary league which was to have met with Mrs. Cathcart
this week has been postponed.
Mr. C. Stortz has had the interior of his store room nicely papered and
decorated so that it presents a very near appearance.
A drove of horses and colts were sold at auction Saturday at the stock
yards. They were most of them very fine animals and sold at a very low
price.
Grant Messerole has begun buying hogs and cattle as well as grain. This
is what we need. One stock buyer in a town the size of this is not
enough.
Mrs. C. J. Bleasdell is visiting her parents in Jones county.
Mr. Tennant is visiting his folks in DesMoines.
Mr. and Mrs. Unz are spending a few days with their daughter, Mrs. Wm.
Rieke.
Last Sabbath was Mr. Hay's day of service among us. He started to
conference Tuesday.
We trust the presiding Elder may see fit to send him among us again. He
is a man of good mind, cultured, gentlemanly manner and is well liked
not only by the members of his own church but those of other
denominations.
Mrs. Kate Wilson whose death notice appeared last week was born at
Philadelphia, Penn., Nov. 7th, 1828; was married to Robt. Wilson, Feb.
12, 1850. They moved to Plymouth county in 1883. Mr. Wilson's death
occurred shortly after coming here. Just seven years after the death of
her husband Mrs. Wilson told her children who have gathered around her
bedside that she was going to join her companion in the better land.
She peacefully closed her eyes and slept herself away and her soul
departed to join the husband of her youth. Her children are nearly
prostrated with grief. They have the sympathy of everybody. "God's
finger touched her and she slept."
The Free Methodists will soon begin the erection of a church building on
the lot south of Mr. Knowle's house.
A lady friend from Manning, Iowa, is visiting Mrs. Lacy.
Attorney Blodgett and wife spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Wilder.
LeMars Sentinel
September 23, 1890
Rev. and Mrs. J.W. Klepper returned Tuesday morning from conference.
Their many friends will regret to learn that they will go to Newell for
the coming year.
Alex Adams and F. A. Post spent Sunday at and beyond Ireton and among
friends. They enjoyed the 45-mile ride on their wheels as well as any
one could.
Dr. Paul L. Brick went to Minneapolis and returned Saturday with Mrs.
Brick. He is a very enthusiastic about the display and sights of the
exposition city.
Mr. E. S. Siebel, the accommodating and pleasant clerk at Pew Bros.
store, packed his grip on Friday and went back to Clayton county for a
needed rest and a visit.
Rev. I.N. Pardee passed through the city Sunday evening enroute home
from the annual conference of the M.E. church, at Spencer. He is sent
back to his present work at Sioux City for the ensuing year.
Secretary E. D. Chassell returned from DesMoines to stay over Sunday in
Le Mars. He finds much to do at DesMoines in looking after his duties
as secretary of the Republican State Central committee.
Jas. Brown, who met with the accident of falling from a building a year
or two ago and breaking his jaw, was unable to sing at the M.E. church
Sunday night from the fact that he had caught cold in the old sore
someway. He has been quite poorly from the effects.
AN OPINION:
LeMars, Ia., Sept. 20, 1890
Ed. Sentinel:--One of your subscribers wishes to call attention to the
miserable services of our telephone in the city. Unless present
conditions are soon improved, would suggest that a public meeting be
called of all those interested in the telephone system here to take some
action looking for some improvement or the abandonment of the present
telephone service. The amount paid is burdensome when we consider the
quality of the service which is far from being prompt and satisfactory.
The line from here to Sioux City is defective for some cause and it is
many times impossible to hear what your correspondent is trying to say
to you at the end of the line. TELEPHONE SUBSCRIBER.
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The old school bell rang out its merry chimes Monday morning, bidding
the pupils come in-to the number of 140.
Ed Raish and Devey McLeod, son of Rev. McLeod, re-entered the Vermillion
university last week, for the present school year.
Mrs. Hill, mother of Mrs. L.D. Hall, arrived in Akron last week from
Pennsylvania, and will remain. She will erect a dwelling.
L. H. Farnham returned Monday from Puget Sound country, looking as
though that country was agreeable to his makeup. He likes the West.
W. H. Slightam, of Soldier's Grove, Wis., was looking over Akron last
week with a view of locating. Like all visitors, Mr. Slightam was well
pleased with the town and valley.
Charley Kluckhorn experienced a runaway not long since. As the horses
sped along it is said he prayed as he never prayed before. He escaped
with his natural hair.
A team of horses attached to a light wagon, belonging to John Welch,
tore around town Monday night between the hours of 12 and 1 o'clock, at
a lively rate. Several hitching posts were broken. The wagon stood
leaning against a post for support, tongueless. The horses were found
unhurt. From whence they started or how far they ran we fail to learn.
KINGSLEY: (Special Correspondence)
Miss Tillie Gosting is teaching school in the Steffin district five
miles west of town.
Miss Grey has been chosen assistant in the highest room of our public
school and Miss Cora Porter will have charge of the grammar department.
Our public school, under the management of Miss Ellis, is maintaining
the reputation it has sustained in the past.
Mr. Kissinger was called to Washta Sunday to attend the funeral of a
brother-in-law.
Mr. Thomas Cathcart, of Des Moines, formerly of Kingsley, is in town for
a few days.
The shooting match between J. Wayman and H. Nicholas Saturday was easily
won by the former. The score stood three to seven. The match being the
greatest number of clay pigeons broken in ten shots.
Mr. Dewitt has put a stock of furniture in the old post office building.
He will also carry a full line of undertaker's goods. We wish him
success in his new adventure.
Mrs. Brown who has been visiting friends in Sac county has returned to
the home of her son, Dr. Mason.
Mr. R. H. Lucy, who is building a house in Sioux City returned home
Friday for a few days. He expects to move his family there about Oct.
1st. We are sorry to have them leave us and hope they may be happy and
prosperous in their new home.
Mr. W. F. Howard, who has been buying goods in Chicago, has returned.
LeMars Sentinel
September 26, 1890
PERSONAL:
C. Knorr and wife, of Bridgewater, Dakota, arrived Thursday to visit
J.F. Knorr.
Mrs. G. M. Tibbals, of Brady's Bend, Penn., is visiting for a few days
in this vicinity.
A. Eden, of Boyden, was in the city Tuesday and Wednesday after a trip
to Nebraska.
H. B. Aupperle returned today after spending a few days at his farm in
Sioux county.
J. C. Jones went up to Hawarden on Wednesday, probably as a mascot to
the gun club.
Mrs. August Kuhler, of Yankton, S.D., is expected today by her brother,
Dr. Hillebrand.
Mr. and Mrs. Pfeiffer, of Cedar Falls, have been visiting their son in
this city for a few days.
Henry Schroedemier, is making his brother-in-law, Wm. Reintz, of Stanton
township, a visit.
Ed. Hudson and family moved yesterday to the farm of C.E. Corkery,
eighteen miles south of town.
Joseph Sartori and wife, of Cedar Falls, have been guests of their
nephew, A. Sartori, this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Powers, of Eagle Grove, arrived Wednesday for a visit
with J.F. Knorr and lady.
Mr. Laughlin, of Bryant, Iowa, was in the city Wednesday, the guest of
his brother-in-law, J. C. Kain.
Will Burgess, while working for Pew Bros., had the misfortune to cut his
knew with a chisel Wednesday.
Mrs. Weber, of Dubuque, is in the city a few days on business, the guest
in the family of A. Reichmann.
Editor J. C. Bing, of Boyden, was in the city briefly, on Wednesday
while enroute to Remsen and Marcus.
E. H. Glen, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, came in on Wednesday evening to
visit the family of Mr. Rounds.
Mrs. Joseph Long and daughter, Lillie, went to Chicago Wednesday. Miss
Lillie enters an art school there.
Mrs. Walter Hough, of Central City, Nebraska, mother of Mrs. F.D.
Burwell, is visiting here for two weeks.
J. H. Winchell and Matt Kale made a business trip to Merrill, yesterday,
and report everything booming.
Miss Stella Rodenback, of Sioux Falls, arrived Tuesday evening and is a
guest of Mr. and Mrs. George E. King.
Mr. Fred Hillebrand, of Freeport, Ill., son of Dr. Hillebrand, arrived
Wednesday morning to make a visit here.
Mrs. Sebree, of Hinckley, Ill., arrived on Wednesday and is visiting her
brother, Mr. Sam Miller, in this city.
Mrs. J. Patterson and father, of Lusk, Wyoming, arrived last night and
will visit friends in the city for a few days.
Mrs. Wm. Boyle returned this morning from her extended visit to
Darlington, Wis., and William is himself again.
Miss Ferguson, a sister of B. F. Ferguson, arrived this morning from
Newell, and will assist in visiting the corn palace.
James Mills and daughter, Mrs. Clemens, of Cuba City, Wis., arrived
Wednesday and are visiting friends near Ireton.
Hugh Goudie, of Oswego, Illinois, arrived Wednesday and is visiting with
his brother, Mr. Thos. Goudie, of this place.
A. Warner, a prominent citizen of Parkersburg, arrived on the excursion
train Wednesday and is visiting in this section.
Mr. Steppins, of Freeport, Ill., came in Wednesday on the excursion
train to look after his land interests in this county.
Mrs. O. F. Ward was called by telegram, Wednesday, to go to Leeds on
account of the sickness of Mr. Chas. Ward's baby.
Mrs. A. Butler, of Chaldron, Nebraska, and Mrs. M. Seivers of
Marshalltown, are the guests for a few days at the home of John Dier.
ANOTHER LESSON
On Wednesday there came to our city two young girls from Cherokee. They
appeared to have an acquaintance or two in LeMars and were having a good
time. They expected to go from here to Sioux City, to the corn palace
but either fortunately or unfortunately they were found by the father of
one of the girls. They did not belong to the same family but intended
to go together. One young man of our city, knowing one of the girls of
the city, who was in a hotel parlor with them, stopped on the walk to
pass a word or two with them through the window just at the unfortunate
moment that the irate parent found them and narrowly escaped being
accused of having a hand in their escapade. After a great deal of talk
on the part of the parent and the assistance of an officer who
threatened to run them in, they were persuaded to return to Cherokee.
There is a less in this to parents who have young girls. They are
tender plants and need careful and delicate care. Only a step sometimes
intervenes between a young girl and ruin; only a thread that binds them
to home and true friendship or by which they hang over the abyss of
dishonor. One of the girls declared she would go to jail before she
would go back home but was talked over, to go.
TO THE FARMERS OF PLYMOUTH COUNTY
While around us, the world moves, and new industries are established for
the benefit of the producer and the consumer, we have been quiet
observers of the energy of our neighbors. We have been working the soil
to raise the common staples, corn, oats and wheat. No county has a
better soil than our county, else our farmers could not compete with
those farther eats, who are getting higher prices than we, for their
products. We are able to branch out. No soil would produce better
sugar beets than our soil. Let us therefore unite our strength and
aided by the government, start a beet sugar factory. Everyone of us can
raise a few acres of beets. The product of one acre is worth about
$100.
We raised carloads of flax-seed, and found a ready market for it. Would
it not pay also to utilize the fiber?
We know, that small fruit can be raised in this county in great
abundance. Why should we not be able to start a cannery? But even
apples and other fruit are growing finely in the country. Let us form a
horticultural society and investigate what trees to plant.
ONE WHO WILL JOIN
THE FIRE FIEND
At just one o'clock this p.m., as people were fairly up from dinner, the
fire alarm sounded and in a very few minutes the hose carts were
rattling through the streets. The fire was found to be in the extreme
northwest part of the city almost if not quite the farthest house. The
hose was laid from the hydrant at the corner of Clark and Eighth streets
and in perhaps ten minutes from the first alarm the water reached the
fire. The alarm had sounded too late however to do any good and the
building is a total ruin. The sewing machine was taken out through a
window and a bedstead and bed saved. This was about all. The small
dwelling was owned by Henry Seaman who works at the gas works and the
loss is a severe one to him. J. C. Jones started out with a
subscription paper and collected between $20 and $30 before the water
was turned off. It is to be hoped that at least a hundred dollars can
be raised to help these people as they are said to be poor and
deserving.
MARRIED:
HANSON - FREESE --- At the home of the bride's parents in Meadow
township, on Wednesday, September 24th, 1890, Mr. Chris W. Hanson, of
Duluth, to Miss Sadie Freese, of Remsen.
McINNIS - MURPHY ---At the Presbyterian parsonage, LeMars, Sept. 25th,
1890, by Rev. D. W. Fahs, Mr. Murdock McInnis and Miss Hortence Murphy,
both of Johnson township. A large company of relatives and friends will
wish the newly wedded pair a happy and prosperous journey through wedded
life.
FOR SALE OR LEASE
The large double store on Main street for sale or lease. I am going out
of business and will sell all of the large stock of dry goods and
groceries at cost immediately, if possible.
PAUL BRAUCH.
LeMars Sentinel
September 30, 1890
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS:
AKRON: (From the Delta)
W. R. Tremaine and wife returned last week from their eastern visit.
A human skeleton is reported as having lately been found on the Broken
Kettle creek.
Miss Carrie Hampton will shortly commence a five months term of school
in the Ogden district.
Mrs. O. F. Deuell and daughter, Hattie, returned Saturday from a visit
among Onawa friends.
The Lentz brothers brought their thresher over from Neptune last week
and are now at work in the valley.
The stone foundation of the saving bank building is progressing finally.
Brick laying will commence ere long.
A farmer of Union county, S. D. brought a load of potatoes into town
recently and sold them at 50 cents a bushel, when he should have had $1.
We venture to say that farmer is not a reader of the Delta. He lost by
it, that trip.
Uncle David Smith "farmed" five acres of valley soil this season
realizing from the sale of corn, melons, etc., the neat sum of $275 or
$55 per acre. A much larger profit than will be realized by our large
farmers. A small farm well worked pays better than a big farm poorly
cultivated.
Dr. and Mrs. Ellis accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Hampton and family to Vail,
all of whom returned last Wednesday evening. A nice time reported.
J. B. Pinckney, father of our C. E. Pinckney, is reported very low at
his home in Seattle, Washington. He has passed his 80th birthday and
the messenger is calling. C. E. and family have our sympathy.
REMSEN: (From the Bell)
The Remsen school board has re-elected for treasurer, Mr. F. G. Meinert;
Meadow township has selected Mr. Neuenschwander, and Marion, Mr.
Benjegerdes, all good selections.
I would say to you, reader, if you are going to see the corn palace,
have a care for your money, your watch and your return ticket. Keep out
of large crowds and take no hand in games. The artists of longfingered
tribes will be after their daily bread and your valuables.
Mr. Fred Fisher had this week the pleasure of receiving as his guest his
aged mother, whose home is in Illinois. She had come here in company of
Mr. John Schoop and wife, the latter a sister of Mr. Elsmer and Mrs.
John Herbert.
MAURICE: (From the News)
Mrs. Morland, sister of Mrs. W. J. Creglow, Mrs. F. F. Collier, and W.
Watt, is here on a short visit. Her home is in Colesburg, this state.
J. Hyndman sold a dwelling house and lot, to a firm in Chicago for
$1,000. They will in the near future, build a mammoth brick
caravanserai.
KINGSLEY: (Special Correspondence)
Rev. Hugh Hay will go to Aurelia to have charge of the M.E. church at
that place for the coming year.
There will be preaching service in the Congregational church next
Sabbath.
A brother and sister of Mr. Clarence Wood are visiting in Kingsley.
Their home is in Jones county.
A large amount of grain is being marketed in Kingsley these days. We
have a good market this fall.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Martin, eight miles north of Kingsley,
Tuesday, Sept. 23d, 1890, a girl. Accept our congratulations.
Another herd of ponies is in town. This makes three droves that have
been brought to Kingsley during the last month.
SENEY: (Special Correspondence)
John Trigg and J. E. Eldridge have traded farms, Trigg getting
Eldridge's Sioux county farm. Trigg traded like the small boys at
school trade knives, "sight unseen," but after a trip to his new
possession, proclaims it the "paradise of the world." But of course,
it's all in the presentation of a thing.
Some of the boys that went to see the elephant Saturday say it hailed on
the opposite side of the river, but from their return it must have
hailed on both sides.
S. A. Auckerman is erecting a net picket fence on his property, which
makes quite an improvement.
Thomas, eldest son of Mr. Robert Collins, died Thursday morning of
typhoid fever and was buried in the LeMars cemetery Friday. The family
have nearly all been sick with the same disease, but we are glad to
learn that they are all about well again.
Rev. King, pastor of the M.E. church at this place the past year, has
left the ministry on account of advancing age. He has leased the
cottage vacated by M. S. Reeves, and will remain with us. Rev. F.A.
Morrow succeeds him here.
Mrs. Clara Smith, of Delaware county, is here for a visit with her
sisters, Mrs. C. and F. Eldridge.
There was nearly fifty tickets sold here last Saturday for Sioux City.
Barnum's show was the main attraction. The seven o'clock train was
overloaded when it reached here, and refused to take any more, but a
number of boys and their ladies were too quick for them and got on the
off side of the track and succeeded in getting on, but the old men got
left.
T. N. Julian, "Nimble Nickel" clerk, Sundayed in Merrill.
Walt. Trigg took himself to see the corn palace, Sunday.
The St. Paul Co. have enlarged their stock yards here, to accommodate
the large numbers of cattle and hogs shipped from this point.